We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund (‘Project Fund’) for State of Youth Chapters to support changemaking projects advancing equal rights and opportunities for girls and women (Gender Equality).
Every year, KidsRights awards the International Children’s Peace Prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. In addition to supporting the winners, KidsRights also supports projects of other young changemakers related to the winner’s theme.
This call for applications follows the work of the 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Winner – Nila Ibrahimi, who is fighting for girls’ and women’s rights by advocating for their right to go to school. Nila’s efforts are aimed at advancing gender equality in the world!
Gender Equality (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 5) is a crucial component of the right of children against non-discrimination, as guaranteed by Article 2 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Changemaking projects of State of Youth Chapters advancing gender equality may focus on the following (non-exhaustive list):
- Improving access to schools and education (school enrolment).
- Empowering through capacity-building and other methods (STEM, upskilling).
- Improving social, economic and/or political participation (pay-gap, access to public spaces, political representation and empowerment).
- Raising awareness against stereotypes and stigma.
- Equality in politics, including equal representation.
- Efforts to end early and forced marriages and unions, female genital mutilation, period-inequality.
Does this sound interesting to you? Are you a State of Youth Chapter already focusing on, or interested in starting working to promote gender equality? Here is how you can apply:
- Read the ICPP Project Fund Guidance Booklet: The Guidance Booklet gives you all the information you need to know before applying.
- Prepare your application: Gather your project information, including a detailed description of activities, expected outcomes, and budget breakdown.
Deadline:
Submit your application by Sunday, 30 March 2025, 23:59 CET.
For detailed eligibility criteria, assessment processes, and other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) please refer to the Project Fund Guidance Booklet.
Why should you apply?
If selected, you and your State of Youth Chapter will benefit from the following:
- Grant between 250 to 2.500 Euros.
- Dedicated monitoring and evaluation support from State of Youth team.
- Guidance sessions (virtual) for grant management and project implementation.
- Enhanced visibility for your project and State of Youth Chapter through our social media and website.
Is your State of Youth Chapter inspired to advocate for gender equality in your community, locality or country?
Apply now using this Application Form!
If you have any questions that are not already included in the Guidance Booklet, reach out to us at info@stateofyouth.org.
Do not miss this opportunity to contribute towards an equitable future for women and girls!